National Republican., 1887-10-11
ANUS SEAIESTS.
ALpAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALBAUGHs \ GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The ovation which the city of Washington
should have given Miss Naude Banks last
night did not materialize, but the fault was not
in the actress or the play, for both were al-in
every respect-that has been claimed for them.
rhe trouble undoubtedly lies In the fact that
the majority OF those who knew Miss Blnk4 in
hef childhood, which was spent In this city,
have not yet returned to town.
Joan Of Arc" was one of the strangest COM
blnnions OF conflicting human nature that the
world has ever seen. Now a woman, with all
tie sweet tenderness of her sex aud the plety
OF Ieligeuse. then warrior-stern, implaca.
bile forgetting all but the high standird of
duty Ia God aud her beloved France To pOr-
tray her character with any degree OF failhful-
ness, is q work that might challenge the
and yet it is safe 10 say that Miss Banks has a
true conception OF the heroine and her great
ness. That she Is also possessed Of an ability
that merits the highest commendation was
straining for effect; all was as natural
and smooth as genius could make It, and the
hearty applause that greeted the more striking
cess Miss Bankss future is an assured tri-
uinph. Were the support more enthusiastic or
more capable there would be nothing lacking
In this representation of thrilling historic
drama of no mean merit and of much real in
telest
ihe taste that suggested the introduction of
sundry selections from "rhe Little Tycoon"
stake may well be questioned, and the bright
catchy music for once was evidently out OF
place.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
The Carleton Opera Company presented the
old but eyer-charming "Nanon' TO a iirst.class
house last night, the weather seeming TO have
no effect upon the audience. A brighter piecs
ofoperatic work Is but rarely seen, everything
going Off with vigor and freshness that de
lighted the hearers. Miss Fannie Rice as
Nanon was an ideal. was perfect; IL Is enough
70 say that no better could be hoped for. The
gracefully dignifed as that charming actress
could make II, and her efforts were crowned
with repeated applause. Miss Clara Wisdom
isfactory, and the other female support was of
uniformly even excellence. Mr.. CarletOn's
nne barytone made mel0dious the Representa-
tion OF the Marquis D'Aubigne lhis original
part, while Charles II. Drew as Marquis de
MaIselac, Jay Tay lor az Hector, ]. X. Murray
us the abbe, and Robert Broderick as the king
were all appreciated to the fullest extent aud
tunes were pretty and elaborate, the chorus
was very powerful-exceptOnally so-and the
entire opera was given in u thoroughly artistic
manner.
HARRIs's BIJou TIEATER.
Last evening introduced the Gray &
Stephens Combination at the Bijou. II re-
colyed full attendance and hearty, almost
aBRa9ss d Martens
sented with eminent ability throughout It's
numerous thrilling scenes, the dramatic dogs
contributing their wonderful sagacity 10 the
perfection OF the effect. As no character In the
play could probably have been better per
formed, II seems scarcely properio indiyldu Il.
ize, but II any were eminent perhaps II may
be permissible to mention Miss Minute Oscar
Gray. as Bess Courtwright aud the Messenger
Wealthy Allen; Mr.. George A. Psikhnrst
as Jacob Courtwright Mr.. Billy Kennedy
as 0'Connor, the insurance agent; Mr.. J
j. McGee as Gradgrind. and Mr. Harry
Healey as Jack Darrell Billy Williams's i'm
peFonation OF Josephine Is a splendid piece Of
character acting. He Is a natural comedian,
and one ofthe happiest conceptions of the piece
Is his portrayal oi this uniquely humorous
character. Indeed, IL were only Justice to COPY
and commend the complete cast. The new
scenery OF the company Is also worthy OF high
praise. To-day and tomorrow (matinees aud
evenings) this beautiful ana Interesting drama
viii be repeated, to give place on Thursday, for
the rest OF the week, TO without Homeh
KRRNAE's THEATER.
Tony Pastor and his great company gave one
OF the finest shows last night ever seen In this
city, The veteran amusement proyider has
evidently eclipsed himself iethe present COM
binatioD, every member OF II beng thorough
artist. The house was jammed full of those
who appreciate a frst-class Entertainment aud
the applause they dispensed to the performers
was OF the most frequent and liberal desorip.
tion. Comic songs, gymnastic eCoentrlcltles
performing animals. and contOrtlontsts vie
with each other for excellence, while the
closing farce. "Our Irish BOarderb sends the
audience home in the best Of humOr.